On 2006-12-18 20:49:48 +0000, said:


On the subject of pipes... What is the best method to cut the slates
around radiator pipes, etc? Can you nip it like ceramic tiles?

Pretty much, although if the pipes are next to the wall, you can cut
out a notch using a series of cuts from the
edge using a tile saw, arranging the ends of the cuts to meet the edge
of a semicircle. Then if you need it, you can cut a section to fit
behind the pipe, although if it's only 10mm or so, probably not worth
it.